“The minimum wage has not kept pace with rising costs,” the governor said in a statement released by his office. “This legislation is overdue and will help families that are struggling in this harsh economy.”

The bill is opposed by a coalition of employers, including the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Retailers Assn. and the California Restaurant Assn.

AB 10 would raise the current $8-an-hour minimum wage to $9 on July 1, 2014, and to $10 on Jan. 1, 2016.

Courtesy of Los Angeles Times

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